Shame by Richard Gregory

What is the meaning of the word relief as used in paragraph ten? (RL7.4)

• A feeling of relaxation from anxiety or distress.

• Free from violence

• Warm and friendly

• Assistance, in the form of food, clothing, or money, given to those in need

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the teacher mean when she says: "We are collecting this money for you and your kind, Richard Gregory." (L7.4)

• girls, like Helen that need extra $ money

• poor, African Americans like himself

• boys that do not behave

• all children between the ages of 11-18

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is the main significance of Helene Tucker in the story? (RL7.2)

• Helene is the girl Richard really likes. She symbolizes everything he wants for himself.

• Helene is Richard’s neighbor. She provides assistance (help) when Richard is in need.

• Helene is Richard’s best friend, and he desperately wants to reunite with her after being apart for many years.

• Helene is mean to Richard, and will not talk to him because he is poor. Helene ignores Richard throughout the story.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which statement best illustrates an important idea the author develops by repeating the phrase, “Pregnant with…” in paragraph five? (RL7.2)

• Overpowered with hunger.

• Possesses only hand-me-downs.

• Filled with the burdens (hardships) of poverty.

• Upset, because he always smells.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which quotation best supports a central idea of the story? (R7.2)

• “I stood up and raised my hand. "What is it now?" "You forgot me?" She turned toward the blackboard. "I don't have time to be playing with you, Richard."

• “I never learned hate at home, or shame. I had to go to school for that. I was about seven years old when I got my first big lesson.”

• “Why'd it have to be the same for everybody so when you walked down the street the people could see you were on relief?”

• “The pipes were frozen again, there was no water in the house, but I washed my socks and shirt every night.”

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which statement best expresses a theme in the story? (R7.2)

• Follow your dreams and they will come true

• Be patient and good things will happen

• Teachers have a huge influence on their students and must be careful of what they say and do.

• Despite challenges in life, continue to work hard

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2